FEBRUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of romance fraud, vaccination scams, national insurance scams, and Bitcoin scams!
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In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of romance fraud, vaccination scams, national insurance scams, and Bitcoin scams!
Action Fraud is raising awareness of another coronavirus vaccine scam, after it received a high volume of reports relating to a phishing email on Monday 25 January.
Cyber Safe Warwickshire and Warwickshire Business Watch remind residents to stay safe online as risks of Romance Fraud continue to increase.
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, is warning the public about a National Insurance scam, after it received over 1,000 extra calls from members of the public this week.
Action Fraud have received over 400 reports in two days.
Buyers in danger of being conned by fraudsters into paying money into their accounts, says UK Finance
WhatsApp will force users to agree to its new privacy policy within the next month, or else lose access to the app.
Dangerous fake NHS text and calls have been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Fake DPD Messages, Courier Fraud, Boradband Scams, and Malicious Software!
Action Fraud is warning the public to make sure they’re not barking up the wrong tree this Christmas, as animal lovers have lost almost £2 million to fake pet adverts since March.
New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about courier fraud.
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as victims report losing £242,000 to criminals purporting to be from parcel delivery company DPD since June.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
Fallen victim to a virus based attack? Take your device to an IT specialist so you can be sure the device is clear from any residual virus
Test your work and personal email accounts to see if it has been involved in a breach. We encourage users to use separate passwords for each account, especially for the email address and banking, or use password security vaults. #WarksCyberProtect
Criminals frequently use either one of the three fraud enablers or the combination of all three to get your personal information and drag you into becoming a victim of fraud! Stay safe and think twice! #WarksCyberProtect
The most common mobile malware attacks include viruses, worms, mobile bots, mobile phishing attacks, ransomware, spyware and Trojans. Protect your devices by keeping your software up to date and use verified mobile security apps! #WarksCyberProtect
Growing concerns as Omegle has seen a 61% increase in traffic, with 3.7 million visits in December! #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/growing-concer…
Feb 25Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on #Clubhouse. Check out these #OnlineSafety tips for parents and carers! ✉️ #WarksCyberProtect
Protect yourself against financial fraud. #STOPANDTHINK at any suspicious requests to move money, clicking on links/files in suspicious emails and the sharing of any sensitive information. #WarksCyberProtect
Phishing Emails: Untargeted, mass emails sent to many people and businesses asking for sensitive information (such as bank details) or encouraging them to visit a fake website. Report any suspicious activity! #WarksCyberProtect
There are growing concerns as Omegle has seen a 61% increase in traffic, with 3.7 million visits in December. Please see below @natonlinesafety's guide on what parents need to know and some safety tips! #WarksCyberProtect